4cr This laboratory performs state-of-the-art techniques and studies theory involved in the synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds while conducting multiple synthetic projects. Techniques used will include air-free synthesis, column chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectroscopy, and high-performance liquid chromatography. Synthesis and use of organometallic compounds will also be done. Laboratory, 4 periods per day. Prerequisites: CHM 2080 and CHM 2120 with C- or departmental approval J-Term